Netflix - What gems have you found?
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jammy_basturd said:
Aside from the story, I'm not sure I've ever watched such a well crafted documentary.
I've found it very watchable. The key for me is that it is a pure documentary. There's not 'arty' scenes with no real content. There's no annoying background music. And most importantly there is not a presenter giving their opinion to camera.I wish more documentaries were like this.
As an aside, I'm aware it was filmed by people on the side of the Avery's so I've been looking for an additional source supporting the guilty conviction. Has anyone found a website that does a convincing job of making the prosecution case because it's hard to accept that outcome from the show?
alock said:
I've found it very watchable. The key for me is that it is a pure documentary. There's not 'arty' scenes with no real content. There's no annoying background music. And most importantly there is not a presenter giving their opinion to camera.
I wish more documentaries were like this.
As an aside, I'm aware it was filmed by people on the side of the Avery's so I've been looking for an additional source supporting the guilty conviction. Has anyone found a website that does a convincing job of making the prosecution case because it's hard to accept that outcome from the show?
Try thisI wish more documentaries were like this.
As an aside, I'm aware it was filmed by people on the side of the Avery's so I've been looking for an additional source supporting the guilty conviction. Has anyone found a website that does a convincing job of making the prosecution case because it's hard to accept that outcome from the show?
http://www.pajiba.com/netflix_movies_and_tv/is-ste...
smn159 said:
alock said:
I've found it very watchable. The key for me is that it is a pure documentary. There's not 'arty' scenes with no real content. There's no annoying background music. And most importantly there is not a presenter giving their opinion to camera.
I wish more documentaries were like this.
As an aside, I'm aware it was filmed by people on the side of the Avery's so I've been looking for an additional source supporting the guilty conviction. Has anyone found a website that does a convincing job of making the prosecution case because it's hard to accept that outcome from the show?
Try thisI wish more documentaries were like this.
As an aside, I'm aware it was filmed by people on the side of the Avery's so I've been looking for an additional source supporting the guilty conviction. Has anyone found a website that does a convincing job of making the prosecution case because it's hard to accept that outcome from the show?
http://www.pajiba.com/netflix_movies_and_tv/is-ste...
alock said:
As an aside, I'm aware it was filmed by people on the side of the Avery's so I've been looking for an additional source supporting the guilty conviction. Has anyone found a website that does a convincing job of making the prosecution case because it's hard to accept that outcome from the show?
Re: Making A MurdererIm going to spoiler this just in case
I think perhaps you give too much credit to the type of people in the jury and the system that allowed him to effectively be trialled by media in the build up with that thought process. If you take the ludicrous build up to the case in the media, the whole feeling that he may well have done it (as though that's enough) and then three stubborn thick redneck jurors (which was alluded to by the juror who left) it's not that surprising a result.
I just watched the whole think aghast at almost every aspect of it. Brilliant series I though.
If you reply, I haven't seen the last 2 episodes with the trial of the other chap so leave those out of any spoilers please!
blindswelledrat said:
Re: Making A Murderer
Im going to spoiler this just in case
I think perhaps you give too much credit to the type of people in the jury and the system that allowed him to effectively be trialled by media in the build up with that thought process. If you take the ludicrous build up to the case in the media, the whole feeling that he may well have done it (as though that's enough) and then three stubborn thick redneck jurors (which was alluded to by the juror who left) it's not that surprising a result.
I just watched the whole think aghast at almost every aspect of it. Brilliant series I though.
If you reply, I haven't seen the last 2 episodes with the trial of the other chap so leave those out of any spoilers please!
Two things struck me after watching the whole thing;Im going to spoiler this just in case
I think perhaps you give too much credit to the type of people in the jury and the system that allowed him to effectively be trialled by media in the build up with that thought process. If you take the ludicrous build up to the case in the media, the whole feeling that he may well have done it (as though that's enough) and then three stubborn thick redneck jurors (which was alluded to by the juror who left) it's not that surprising a result.
I just watched the whole think aghast at almost every aspect of it. Brilliant series I though.
If you reply, I haven't seen the last 2 episodes with the trial of the other chap so leave those out of any spoilers please!
1. There’s little prospect of a ‘fair trial’ in a high profile case in the US - especially if the media have already decided that you did it.
2. If you don’t have money for lawyers, you’ve effectively got no chance. Appalled by the way that Brendan Dassey’s defence team had decided his guilt before even reviewing the case, went on TV virtually stating his guilt and saying that the only option was likely to be a plea bargain. Then colluding with the prosecution to provide evidence supporting a guilty verdict for Steven Avery
Agree completely. Almost every step of the whole process from investigation to jury verdict was just bewilderingly flawed.
I always moan over here when you have as really high profile case that is heavily reported in the media, and then they catch someone and you hear absolutely nothing for 2 years until a trial verdict.
When you watch this you realise that our system is exactly how it should be.
I always moan over here when you have as really high profile case that is heavily reported in the media, and then they catch someone and you hear absolutely nothing for 2 years until a trial verdict.
When you watch this you realise that our system is exactly how it should be.
Edited by blindswelledrat on Tuesday 5th January 08:14
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before, but I watched 'Into The Wild' the other night and really enjoyed it. It's about 2.5 hours long and a true story.
Here's the description from IMDB:
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/
Here's the description from IMDB:
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/
Chris_H said:
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before, but I watched 'Into The Wild' the other night and really enjoyed it. It's about 2.5 hours long and a true story.
Here's the description from IMDB:
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/
I found the movie depressing in that he basically commits suicide over a period of time. I don't think he had any goals set for himself for when he returned from the wild. I think his goal was to die out there. His diary was an extended suicide note. Here's the description from IMDB:
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/
Still, it's amazing that he found a bus up there.
The Spruce goose said:
yep American one, I use a country changer on Chrome
it is narrated by the Restaurant chef from Sopranos and give s a good idea where the storylines come from for the Sopranos.
OK, I'll change my region and take a look. I am in Sweden, but when I searched for it, it didn't offer any alternatives.it is narrated by the Restaurant chef from Sopranos and give s a good idea where the storylines come from for the Sopranos.
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